Based upon this fact pattern, do we qualify for Real Estate Professional status?

I agree very market dependent. 

Quote from @Paige Gardner: Hello, I have a question regarding about one of my strategies to get started in real estate without using a lot of money.

Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

Plus, since 2013, the average annual rent growth and appreciation have been 8% and 10% respectively.In further discussions with this couple, they expressed their desire for both strong rental income and the tax benefits of investment real estate—advantages that are only available with properties in our target market segment.Additionally, their desired retirement home features and the characteristics of a good rental property were completely misaligned.

Yes it is posible to get a DSCR loan as a foreign national with no credit score, employment or current real estate ownership.

It's a great way to talk through your plans and goals for real estate with people that actually understand! 

Also for me I do not consider this as investing in real estate.

Since this opportunity came up, I've begun to take real estate more seriously as a path to financial freedom.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.